Red White and Blue Chocolate Bark (Easy No Bake Patriotic Dessert)
This Red, White, and Blue Chocolate Bark is a festive, no-bake treat made with layers of chocolate, candy drizzle, and patriotic toppings. It’s an easy dessert that’s perfect for July 4th, summer cookouts, or Memorial Day fun.
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This colorful chocolate bark looks like a party on a pan, and the best part is how simple and stunning it is. All you need are a few types of chocolate, some colorful melts, and a handful of red, white, and blue toppings to pull off a patriotic dessert that feels like it came from a fancy candy shop. Whether you’re hosting a Fourth of July party or looking for a treat to bag up as favors, this is a big hit every single time.
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Ingredients Needed
White Chocolate Chips – Smooth, sweet, and the perfect contrast to the darker base
Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips – Rich and bold; gives the bark a layered, fudgy base
Red, White & Blue Candy Melts – Use these to drizzle on top for patriotic stripes and swirl effects
Red, White & Blue Star Sprinkles – Fun, festive, and perfect for topping while the chocolate is soft
M&Ms in patriotic colors – Adds crunch and a chocolatey bite in every piece
How to Make Patriotic Chocolate Bark
Line your tray:
Use a 13×9-inch baking pan lined with parchment paper for easy bark removal and less cleanup.
Melt the semi-sweet chocolate:
Microwave in short bursts, about 30 seconds at a time, stirring until smooth. Pour onto the parchment and use a spatula to spread it into an even layer. Let it set—chilling in the fridge helps this layer firm up faster.
Add the white chocolate layer:
Melt the white chocolate morsels just like the first layer. Pour over the set dark chocolate and smooth it out carefully. Again, let this layer set fully before moving on.
Decorate with drizzles and swirls:
Melt each color of the candy melts separately. Transfer them to small piping bags or zip-top bags with the corners snipped.
Drizzle the red, white, and blue in random or striped patterns.
Before the candy sets, gently swirl with a toothpick to create a marbled look.
Top it off:
While the surface is still tacky, scatter the star sprinkles and M&Ms over the top. Gently press down any that look like they might roll off.
Final chill and break:
Let the entire tray harden at room temperature or pop it in the fridge to speed things up. Once fully set, lift the parchment and break the bark into pieces using your hands.
Serve and store:
Enjoy immediately or keep leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerated, especially if your kitchen gets warm in the summer.
Helpful Tips
Chill each chocolate layer separately so they don’t blend together.
Use piping bags or zip bags for clean, colorful drizzle.
Swirl quickly—once the candy hardens, it won’t move!
For gifting, place pieces in cellophane bags tied with ribbon.
Substitutions and Variations
No candy melts on hand? Use white chocolate chips and tint with gel-based food coloring. Just melt gently—white chocolate seizes easily!
Add crunch – Toss on crushed pretzels, chopped nuts, or mini cookies.
Flavor twist – Add a splash of peppermint extract to the white chocolate for a cooling surprise.
Holiday switch – Change up the colors for Christmas, Halloween, or birthdays.
Make it dairy-free – Use dairy-free chocolate chips or vegan candy melts if needed.
How to Store
Make it up to 5 days in advance and store in an airtight container at room temperature or in a cool spot.
Common FAQs
Absolutely—just chop the bars evenly so they melt smoothly.
You can, but the toppings may sweat or discolor when thawed. Fridge storage is best for short-term freshness.
This patriotic chocolate bark is sweet, festive, and so easy to make. Whether you’re packing it for a picnic, serving it at your July 4th party, or giving it away in treat bags, it’s a fun way to show your red, white, and blue spirit.
Patriotic Chocolate Bark
Ingredients
- 2 cups chocolate chips semi-sweet
- 2 cups white chocolate chips or baking chocolate bars chopped
- ½ cup white candy melts
- ½ cup red candy melts
- ½ cup blue candy melts
- patriotic sprinkles
- red white, and blue M&Ms
Instructions
- Line a 13×9 baking tray with parchment paper.
- Melt semi-sweet chocolate and spread into an even layer. Chill to harden.
- Melt white chocolate and pour over the dark layer. Smooth and let set.
- Melt red, white, and blue candy melts separately. Drizzle over white chocolate.
- Swirl gently with a toothpick to marble.
- While wet, top with sprinkles and M&Ms.
- Let bark harden fully at room temp or chill to speed up.
- Break into pieces and serve or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Let each chocolate layer set before adding the next.
- Swirl the drizzle before it dries.
- Store in a cool place or the fridge for best results.
